Category Archives: MATTHEW

MATTHEW 21

The Triumphal Entry 1 When they approached Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples [ahead], 2 saying to them,“Go into the village opposite you, and at once you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to Me. 3 If anyone […]

MATTHEW 22

Parable of the Marriage Feast 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. 3 And he sent his servants to call those who had[previously]been invited to the wedding feast, but they refused to come. 4 […]

MATTHEW 23

Pharisaism Exposed 1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 saying:“The scribes and Pharisees have seated themselves in Moses’ chair[of authority as teachers of the Law]; 3 so practice and observe everything they tell you, but do not do as they do; for they preach[things],but do not practicethem. 4 The scribes […]

MATTHEW 24

Signs of Christ’s Return 1 Jesus left the templeareaand was going on His way when His disciples came up to Him to call His attention to the [magnificent and massive]buildings of the temple. 2 And He said to them,“Do you see all these things? I assure youandmost solemnly say to you, not one stone here […]

MATTHEW 25

Parable of Ten Virgins 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went tomeet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish[thoughtless, silly, and careless],and five were wise[far-sighted, practical, and sensible]. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any[extra]oil with them, 4 […]

MATTHEW 26

The Plot to Kill Jesus 1 When Jesus had finished thisdiscourse, He said to His disciples, 2 “You know that the Passover is coming in two days, and the Son of Man is to be betrayedandhanded over for crucifixion.” 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of […]

MATTHEW 27

Judas’ Remorse 1 When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) conferred together against Jesus, [plotting how] to put Him to death [since under Roman rule they had no power to execute anyone]; 2 so they bound Him, and led Him away and handed Him […]